ever fall in love into a person but realized that you can't be together?

think..think..think.. - photo taken by my friend.. thinking that time..
Philippines
June 20, 2008 3:22am CST
yes.. that was 2 years ago, and its because he already has a girlfriend and soon will get married.. so the hell will I pursue with what I feel?right?.. for I knew that from the start.. we really can't be together. but you know what guys.. I don't have any regret about it, and I know now the reasons on why we really can't be together aside from he being committed. because there's a better man who came into my life aside from him.. I really thank God for giving me my current boyfriend. for he saves me from the loneliness I am feeling that time. he let me feel that I deserve to be loved and that I deserve to be happy without ruining any relationship.. although before we enter into an intimate relationship, we experience lots of misunderstandings. but looking back to it, I think that was just a "get to know each other" process.. so whenever we talk about that guy, I always thank him for coming into my life. that he helped me not to ruin a relationship.. (although he doesn't have any idea that he has helped me.) how bout you guys?.. have you experience this? have you ever fall in love into a person but realize that you really can't be together, and just give up with it?.. would you mind to share your stories? it will be much appreciated.. have fun responding!
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@selece (2357)
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
Uh-oh... This topic just hit me. Hehe. I am currently in this situation... I am in-love with someone. She is a very close friend of mine... No matter what I do or say, I guess it could never be "us". She has a boyfriend now... They've been together for 5 years or more. A few years ago, when they broke up, I tried to court her, I even confessed my feeling for her. Then again, she wasn't over the guy so she didn't let me. After a while, the guy made his move and they got back together. Talk about a huge ouch... I was hurt but I stayed by her side if not as her lover than as her bestfriend. There were times when people would mistake me as her boyfriends since I sometimes drive her home or I stay with her on special occasions. I am stuck in the friend zone... We can never be together I guess. She loves that guy, so much that she couldn't let go. Although there was some point in time that I felt she had feelings for me too. Guess it wasn't too strong and our friendship stood out better than what I expect a so-called love. It hurts but I'm ok with this now since it is not my priority. Up to now they're still together... they had an on and off relationship though, and sometimes I have to console her for her sadness. For all I know, if she had chosen me, I would make her happy... Not that I'm bragging or showing a huge head off but I love deeply and true, and rest assured she will be appreciated and cherished. So there... It sucks to fall in love with a person and get slapped with the reality that you two could never be together.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
LOL. yeah, it was freaking hurt on your side. but like what I've said. it's you choice to get hurt. well, let's just cross our fingers, but of course, lets not hope for some bad things to happen. I really do understand how you feel. for it happened to me also.. he's my best buddy also, but its different from your situation.LOL. yeah, he fell inlove with me, and I do have feelings for him, but a bit confuse because I do have a boyfriend when he confess his feelings for me. but you know what I did, we chose to stay away from each other. we're still friends, but he has his own life, and so do I. I guess it is much better now, for I know that I've already stay away from the temptation.LOL. I don't want him to get hurt, and he deserve someone better.and I love my boyfriend so much, that I want to be fair with him and I don't want to lose him. and I also love my best friend (as a friend of course..) and I don't want to ruin our friendship. I agree with you.. we shouldn't get a girlfriend/boyfriend just for the sake of having one. and it's good to know that you consider other people's feelings before you enter into a new relationship. and who's that girl?..(LOL. sorry for being so curious..).. she doesn't know you yet?.LOL. she doesn't have any idea that she has a secret admirer.LOL. well, why don't you give it a chance..? go, meet her!..LOL.am I annoying you now.? it's ok. I am so glad that I gain lots of friends here..eventhough I can't see them, I am so happy that we can be closer just through this.. well, I get so entertained reading your comments. no worries about it.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
I already knew that you'll be going to respond on this discussion.. well, I am a bit curious about your love life.LOL. I also feel the hurt that you are feeling every time I read every sentences of your story.. but you made the choice.. to stay with her even if your deeply hurt. I can't do what you're doing for her.. If I am into your situation, maybe I'll just stay away from her for I don't want to see my love with the other guy. well, let's look into a positive way.. see, you also feel that she loves you, but she's maybe a bit confuse because she can't let go with her long time boyfriend. (well, I can't blame her, 5 years is too long and should be cherish enough.. maybe she doesn't want to have any regret if ever she'll give up on it.) well, they are into a on and off relationship..hhmm.. that means, that in 5 years of their relationship, they still have lots of misunderstandings. and right time will come that your bestfriend will get sick into it, and maybe (let's hope on this.) she'll realize that its you that she really love and we'll appreciate all your effort, love, and care for her. (let's cross our finger.LOL.just kidding.) so there.. and I am also praying that you'll find the girl that will also make you happy and inlove. I know that you want your best friend to be that girl. but we can never tell.. maybe your patience of waiting for her will get paid of someday.. I salute you for that.. like what they've said, the remedy for a broken hurt is to love more..more..and more..
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@selece (2357)
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
LoL. You probably saw this coming! Haha! Nonetheless, I'm happy discussing it with you. Hehe. And to have a female's perspective on my lovelife, I think it would help me out too. Hehe. I have made my choice and even though I get hurt sometimes, I am still happy with my decision. Recently though, she was supposed to go here in my place for our fiesta celebration, but she wasn't able to do so because the guy came over her place. Wah... Hehe. God, you could imagine how I felt. Hehe. Of course she prioritizes her guy over a friend. I don't even know if she still considers me as her bestfriend since we had a gap. I still consider her as my bestfriend though like what I always say hehe. Ugh... In a positive way... Yes, maybe you're right. I've had those thoughts too... Sometimes pretty dark thoughts that I'm hoping they would break up and she'll end up with me. hehe. But then I realized how selfish those thoughts were. I mean, I respect her happiness so much. I think I've mentioned how I tried to steal her before. hehe. But I stopped since it's really against my nature to do so. When you said "let's cross our fingers, LoL just kidding." it made me laugh.Somehow I feel that you understand me. To tell you the truth I've actually dated others but it didn't work out. It's either I hold back because I still love her or the girl I date doesn't like me. hehe. I've been trying to find someone else but luck isn't on my side yet. If I had been inconsiderate or heartless, I would have been through a lot of relationships by now, those kind wherein I don't really love or like the person. I wouldn't want that kind of relationship, I wouldn't go for someone just for the sake of having a girlfriend. But right now, I actually have my eyes on someone now, but she doesn't know me yet. I'm working my way towards meeting her. I really like her. I hope it goes well for me. Even though I still love my bestfriend, my heart is open, waiting for someone to come along. Thanks for everything! You're actually one of my closest friends here, I'm glad I met you. I'm sorry for the long comment. LoL.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
20 Jun 08
haha.. Yeah, it happen to me b4.. I knew that this gal has a bf but i still went ahead and court her.. and it all started with a bet with my frenz, but slowly the feelings became real and i've really fallen for her.. We were happy together and but at the same time i knew i was wrong to do that, especially she has got a bf of 3 yrs.. To know more,u can read my post too. i have a similiar post like yours.. hehe ^_^ Anyway, eventually i also gave her up and get on with my life.. hehe
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
I think you've mentioned that on one of my topics. and it was so sad, that even if you really love each but she already has a partner, you really need to accept that you really can't be together.. sorry, I don't have any Idea that you have topic just like mine. I'll better check on yours. thanks for informing me.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
yeah, I agree with you..you will feel the true essense of love if you will get hurt.. you should know how to embrace life.
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
20 Jun 08
LOL ^_^ That's life.. Without heartbreaks and love, there's no much meaning in life too.. PLus experience, it all plays a part of life too ^_^ hehe
@subha12 (18441)
• India
20 Jun 08
I have never fail in love. but there was once a guy. he already had a GF. still he tiold that he l;iked me. i think he knew it was never possible.
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• Philippines
20 Jun 08
yeah.. it isn't possible, not unless you wanted to ruin a relationship.. but that's not good after all..
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20 Jun 08
Yes, of course. It always happens. Actually, You fall in love so much, that you think that the person is talking behind your back or his lying to you. You think about it all night, you dream about it. You even make nightmares about it! It happens, So if this happens to you. Don't worry! You are not the only one. If you never fell in love, It's alright, it will happen with the right person! You will love him/her... And Marry them! I personally don't want to get married to early, Because I don't believe in a second marriage. So if you love that person, you think she/he is the best for you. Go ahead.
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
hhhmm.. I've already fell in love, and I love the person I am with right now.. and I thank God that I found him.. he saves me from the loneliness that I am feeling that moment I am inlove with the person whose already committed to.
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• United States
21 Jun 08
Being married as long as I have I not been immune to falling in love with someone else even while loving my hubby. The whole time knowing that I cannot act on it or even tell someone about my "lust, love," or what it was I was feeling at the time. I thought I was in love with one of my hubbies friend's. He was married also. In fact the friend called me up and wanted a full blown affair. Knowing myself I knew I could not go to bed with him without wanting more. The guy worked full time and had a 60 acres he was making a profit off of. MY hubby was farming but not making any money.He would come home from working 7 days a week so tired he would not spend any time with me or the kids. This guy was romantic where hubby was not. This guy looked so good and I felt I was in love with him, I know if I had an affair I would have wanted him to break up his marriage and I would have left my hubby. I did not sleep with him. I did not even meet him for drinks like he wanted. I knew what type of person he was he just wanted a roll in the hay. Well now hubby and I have been married for 31 years. He and his wife 31 years. We all got married the same summer. I do not know if she knows what a player she married. I am so glad I did not go down that road. He and his wife still have more money then we do. I do have a hubby that does not sleep around. That is one security. I do have an intact family, and not one from divorce like so many other American families.
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
sorry if I got it all wrong.. so you haven't give him enough time? is that what you mean?
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
I know that money is important when it comes on having family, but we shouldn't let money destroys us, our relationship with our partner. good thing nothing happens to the both you. I guess that situation only tested your love your partner..
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• United States
24 Jun 08
It was not only the money it was showing me that he cares. MY hubby was not available to me. He would close himself to me. I was for a lot of years very lonely. I did not act on my wants. I got busy with my own life raising the children and working. It turns out now he is slowing down and wanting to join my life.
• Indonesia
25 Jun 08
You have experienced a love story. I can tell you that you have a romantic love story for every story about love always romantic. And i do belive that to love do not always to have. I feel that every single person has the own heart to decide about his/her soul mate. I can understand when someday, somebody i love tell me that she wanna married with other guy. It is fine for me because i do love her.
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• Philippines
26 Jun 08
i agree..
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
YES! But sooner or later, you will learn to let go. I hope it's easy for you to let go. My trying-to-let-go period usually runs from 5 months to two years. Hard eh? just live life to the fullest.
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• Philippines
14 Jul 08
yeah, letting go isn't that easy.. some will take them for about a year or two.
• United States
23 Jun 08
Sometimes life can play a cruel trick on people. I will give you a few examples of a case where two lovers can't be together. One example is forbidden love like two people who are related to one another, like brother and sister for example, falling in love with each other. Then there is when an adult falls in love with a child and vice versa. Another example is long distant relationship when two lovers are far away from each other and can never or hardly see each other. The Next example is a person who only does monogamy falls in love with someone who already has a lover. I mean lover as in a significant other.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
well, I can't agree with: -adult fall in love with a younger one and vice versa and ; -long distance relationship.. I don't see anything wrong with that, for as long they love each other and never hurt anybody, why can't be together?..just my opinion.
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I love someone dearly but have recently realized that it can never happen for us. Not for lack of trying or opportunity but because one the distance is great and two we're at different stages in life and that love can't give me the support and respect that I need. So I'll focus on doing what I need to do in my life and when the time is right a new love will come along.
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
yeah, I agree with you. and I am hoping that the right man will come into your life.
@newtondak (3946)
• United States
21 Jun 08
At one point I was in a relationship with someone who was basically a self-destructive personality. He made very poor choices and later lost his business as a result of it. At the time, I was divorced with two children, and it was a couple of years into the relationship before I made the decision that his man was not good for me or for my children. It was a hard decision to make, but was all for the best because I later reunited with an old friend from high school and remarried.
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
yeah, I agree with you..when it comes to love, always consider what your heart and your mind says. it's good to know that you're already remerried.
• Indonesia
24 Jun 08
always . i always fall in love with favorite girls in my schools.
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• Philippines
24 Jun 08
LOL. I think you mean crushes?
• India
21 Jun 08
Of course,this happens most of our life's.It takes time to understand and human nature and by that time we will involve into our relationship in such a way that it is hard to forget and come out of each others life,In this aspect you are lucky and immedialtely you could get a new companion according to your taste.I dint experienced such type but I have seen people generlly having this pfoblem.All the best in your life.
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
yeah, and I am so thankful for he came into my life.
• Nepal
24 Jun 08
Ya a girl but I loved her much but realized that we can't be together because of our financial sturcture or back ground . I was from poor country. She acted to hate me when she found me i am from poor family...Now we are married to different ... These days she meets me like a friend but i give priority to her.. We are un able to marry eachother she forces me but I suggest her.. In conclusion I agree to your openion...WEe use to meet crossing the 90 km distance
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
why does money get to be involve when it comes to love.. it was so sad to hear from you.
• Mexico
21 Jun 08
The only person that has brought that accelerated heartbeat is the one person I cannot be with. A very beautiful, clean and open friendship escalating into love grew between us until I realized it was not for me. Since then I have never felt anything like it again. We still meet sometimes and I guess we both are making ourselves the same question, what happened? I have never ever told her that it cooled because of me. Did I do wrong? It was only implicit because we never talked about love between us.
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
well, maybe you ask her for that.. and she's the only girl who can answer your question..
• Philippines
21 Jun 08
the last time i saw her is at midnight over a moonless night. we are sitting at opposite sides of the table with a couple of friends. everybody's discussing about her uncle who i happen to have a fight with a couple of hours earlier over a basketball game.my mind is elsewhere thinking of her while i stare at her at that dark the only time i'm able to actually stare because no one would see. when a drunken growl comes from the house makes the girls scamper toward the house and the boys toward the road. she and I got left there all alone both standing so close to each other but seeing nothing because its so dark. i know she knows im staring at her at that dark all that time. we just keep standing there, till i turn my back and move away without saying anything. that was 10 years ago and im still in love with her. and the images of that night lingers and hunts.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
so why you two can't be together?
• Philippines
21 Jun 08
yes,that happened to me years back.He was my first love.We were in high school when we had a mutual understanding.I confessed to him what I feel for him but he did not love me the way I wanted him.Guess he's not ready for a relationship.Now I have a boyfriend and in a few years,we'll get married hopefully.my first love and I saw each other again when my boyfriend and I went to stroll around UP Diliman.When our paths crossed again,I realized that I no longer have feelings for him.Right now,I'm happy and fulfilled with my current love life.So I guess I had to put that mutual understanding with my first love years back behind me now.time to move on.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
yeah, that's right girl. I know the reason on why don't have feelings for that guy anymore..and it's because you are truly inlove with your partner. just like me.
• Philippines
20 Jun 08
yes i had..i fell in love with a man whom i cant be with..not because he is getting married or what but its because we don't mix well and we cant get along with the things we want..we ended up fighting all over again with just simple things and break up and on again..we've been on and off for 3 years and we both have to lose it all because we know we cant be with each other even though we love each other so much...i guess i still love him till now but we parted ways already for long years now..haven't heard a news..but i know we feel the same for each other..when we broke up several times we never had anyone else to replace each other..right now..i don't know..i'm with someone already
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
well, maybe you do have so many indifferences. you still love that person and yet, you already have someone?.. just asking though.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
20 Jun 08
Yes it happened to me when i was 18, i fell for a single mum that was 27 years old - she also fell for me, luckily i was mature enough to end it before making both of us hurt to much, or make her kid think i was his new dad. Take care !
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
what's the reason on why you ended up your feelings for each other?
• Philippines
21 Jun 08
I have never been into situation like that. But, If i'm going to be in that situation, I'm going to fight for what i feel.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
]wow.. never say die.. fight!figh! LOL. just kidding. well I guess it really depends upon the situation you are upto.
• Malaysia
21 Jun 08
Well, i have experienced zillions of times as I consider myself as a person who easily fall in love. However, It really is not a big deal because it easier to 'unlove' a person when there's a reason behind it. It's worst when you love a person and you don't know the reason why you can't be together. I'd rather know why i can't be with the person I love instead of loving someone deeply but the person do not love you in return and do not give you any reason. Cheers.
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• Philippines
23 Jun 08
I agree with you.. and will keep you wondering on why he can't love.
@shydeap (22)
• Philippines
21 Jun 08
oh yes i encounter that situation always,what will i do is just to accept the reality and accept the fact that you cant be together ...what will i do is just to let go and try to forget that girl although its hard but im strong enough to handle it,,,and to think that god will give me someone that i deserve thats what im waiting for it till now....hope soon ...
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
I know that it will happen soon. patience is a virtue.. the right girl will come into your life soon.